John Rickards is a British crime writer, born on January 7, 1978, in Barnet, North London, England. He began his literary career at a young age, signing a publishing deal with Penguin Books when he was only 24 years old. Known for his contributions to the crime genre, Rickards has made a significant impact on contemporary literature, demonstrating a keen insight into crime narratives.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
Read Full John Name AnalysisJanuary 7, 1978 Facts
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John Rickards belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Barnet, North London, England
Educated At: Cardiff University
Occupation: journalist
Employers: Penguin Books
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for January 7, 1978
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 17 Capricorn 3 | 17 Capricorn 24 | 5 Pisces 44 |
| Moon | 26 Sagittarius 22 | 13 Virgo 17 | 25 Virgo 10 |
| Mercury | 24 Sagittarius 4 | 9 Capricorn 1 | 3 Pisces 42 |
| Venus | 13 Capricorn 34 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 13 Pisces 49 |
| Mars | 7 Leo 3 | 17 Capricorn 50 | 22 Cancer 29 |
| Jupiter | 28 Gemini 54 | 20 Cancer 28 | 26 Gemini 1 |
| Saturn | 0 Virgo 17 | 26 Pisces 30 | 26 Leo 52 |
| Uranus | 15 Scorpio 38 | 27 Taurus 47 | 16 Scorpio 27 |
| Neptune | 16 Sagittarius 58 | 29 Pisces 35 | 18 Sagittarius 9 |
| Pluto | 16 Libra 40 | 2 Aquarius 55 | 16 Libra 19 |
| Rahu | 10 Libra 11 | 11 Pisces 48 | 7 Libra 39 |
| Ketu | 10 Aries 11 | 11 Virgo 48 | 7 Aries 39 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.John Rickards's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Saturn square Venus
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Ketu conjunction Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2026
